Massive power, water, and communication outages are being recorded in the occupied territories of Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia regions. The utility infrastructure in the temporarily occupied territories has systematically degraded due to a lack of investment and repairs from the occupying authorities.
On January 13, Russian troops lost 990 soldiers, 8 cruise missiles, and 1,074 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 14.01.26 amount to 1,221,940 personnel.
US President Donald Trump has threatened "very decisive measures" if Iran executes anti-government protesters. He also announced the cancellation of meetings with Iranian officials until the killings stop.
On January 14, Ukraine will be cloudy with clearings, with no significant precipitation, only light snow in the west, Crimea, and the Azov Sea region. Daytime air temperature will range from 8-13°C below zero to around 0°C in Crimea.
Greenland's Minister of Business and Energy, Naaja Nathanielsen, called on Great Britain to "dare to have principles" and help fend off threats from Donald Trump. She noted that Greenland feels betrayed and bewildered by US rhetoric.
In the South-Slobozhansky direction, operators of the "Furia" unit hit five vehicles, an electronic warfare complex, and a fuel and lubricants depot belonging to the Russians. An occupier, an enemy FPV drone, and two enemy shelters were also destroyed by drops.
On January 13, an event was held at the Simferopol College of Radio Electronics to recruit students for FPV drone control training. This is already the tenth college where such events are held, which also cover schools.
Kyiv's G7 allies will meet with Donald Trump in Davos. They seek his personal support for security guarantees for Ukraine after a ceasefire.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine records new schemes for hacking Telegram accounts through private messages. The goal is to gain access to accounts for further fraud and the spread of fakes.
On the night of January 14, Rostov-on-Don was attacked from the air, presumably by drones, which hit oil product tanks at the Empils plant. Russian air defense hit residential buildings, which caused irony in local public groups regarding "self-shelling."
Futures prices for natural gas at the TTF hub rose above 32 euros per MWh, reaching their highest level since November 2025. This is due to cold weather, increased consumption, and outages at nuclear power plants.
In Kryvyi Rih, over 45,000 subscribers were left without electricity and over 700 buildings without heating after a night attack. Small boiler houses switched to generators, and the high-speed tram will not operate in the morning.
Advisor to the President of Romania Dana Nicușor, MEP Eugen Tomac, announced readiness for negotiations on unification with Moldova. This decision depends on Chisinau's will and the support of partners.
Kryvyi Rih suffered a massive enemy attack by "Shaheds"; an infrastructure facility was hit. The head of the city's Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, urged residents to stock up on water and charge their gadgets.
In Kremenets, a fight broke out between drivers after a road accident. A 41-year-old serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine sustained facial injuries.
US President Donald Trump, during a visit to a Ford factory, responded obscenely to a worker who accused him of protecting pedophiles. Trump also made an obscene gesture in response to the shouts.
The real death toll during protests in Iran could range from 12,000 to 20,000 people. Local activists report mass killings and pressure from security forces on hospitals.
Yevgeny Primakov admitted the participation of a "well-known African PMC" in the opening of "Russian Houses" in Mali and the CAR. This statement shatters the myth of the exclusively cultural nature of "Russian Houses" activities, indicating the use of силових інструментів under the guise of diplomacy.
SES officers evacuated 11 people, including two families with four young children, from under shelling in the Preobrazhenska community in Zaporizhzhia. The evacuation took place under continuous explosions; the families were handed over to volunteers and social services.
The National Bank of Ukraine set the official dollar exchange rate for January 13 at 43. 26 hryvnias, which is 18 kopecks more than the previous day. The euro exchange rate is 50.53 hryvnias, and the zloty is 12.00 hryvnias.
Russian propagandist Vladimir Solovyov stated that Russia has "lost" Armenia and is "losing" Central Asia. He called for wars against these countries, while the Center for Countering Disinformation records a sharp decrease in the issuance of Russian passports to citizens of Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan.
On January 12, Russian troops lost 950 soldiers and 933 UAVs. The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 12.01.26 amount to 1,220,950 personnel.
US President Donald Trump is leaning towards striking Iran over the killing of protesters. He has not yet made a final decision and is reviewing Iranian proposals for negotiations.
On January 13, cloudy weather with clearings is expected in most of Ukraine, without precipitation. The air temperature will be from 8 to 13 degrees below zero.
The death toll from the enemy strike on a Kharkiv suburb has reached 4 people, with 6 injured. The Russians launched a combined attack with a missile and drones.
Drone operators of the 412th brigade destroyed enemy P-18 Prima radar, Tor and Tunguska air defense systems in the Zaporizhzhia and Donetsk directions. According to Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, these are the 9th, 10th, and 11th destroyed radar stations and air defense systems from January 1 to 12.
Police officers of the "White Angel" special unit evacuated a man with a dog from a frontline village. He lost his home due to the war and got lost, having vision problems. The crew found them and took them to a safe place.
The US Embassy urges its citizens to leave Iran immediately due to escalating protests that could turn violent. Americans are advised to have an exit plan from the country that "does not rely on assistance from the US government."
Russians are increasingly feeling the consequences of the Kremlin's bet on the defense-industrial complex to continue the "special military operation. " This leads to rising inflation and a decline in the quality of life. Putin has increased VAT, shifting the burden of war onto the population.
The Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces, Richard Nason, stated that he would not send troops to Ukraine without certainty of their safety. He emphasized that there is no zero risk in operational conditions.
